2011 Map of Gary OE N

About this map

The vast expanse of Lake Michigan dominates this coastal survey, focusing on the industrial and navigational approaches to the Indiana shoreline during the early 21st century. The map serves as a specific record of maritime infrastructure, highlighting critical aids to navigation that guide vessels into the heavy industrial ports of the region. Three primary beacons are identified along the southern reaches of the lake: the Gary Harbor Breakwater Light, the Gary Harbor West Pierhead Light, and the Gary Harbor East Pierhead Light. These markers represent the intersection of Great Lakes shipping routes and the steel-producing heart of the Calumet region, providing a clear view of the harbor's protective structural layout as it stood in 2011.